Ep022 - Ben Chick - Winner BGT - Farmer & Padel Club Entrepreneur

From the farm to the Britain’s Got Talent stage, Ben Chick is redefining what it means to be a modern farmer. In this episode of Dorset Business Matters, Simon Ellson sits down with third generation Dorset farmer, entrepreneur and Britain’s Got Talent winner Ben Chick to explore the realities of farming today, the challenges facing British agriculture, and why diversification is no longer optional. Ben shares the remarkable story behind The Farmers Choir, their Golden Buzzer moment, and how their success is helping raise awareness of mental health in rural communities. He also talks openly about overcoming chronic fatigue, finding purpose through adversity, and why health really is wealth. The conversation also explores Ben’s ambitious new venture, Chalk & Padel – an innovative destination combining indoor padel courts, speciality coffee and wellness facilities on the family farm. It’s a fascinating insight into how traditional businesses can evolve for the future. Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, sports fan or simply interested in the future of British farming, this is an inspiring conversation about resilience, community and building something that matters. In this episode: • The truth about modern British farming • Winning Britain’s Got Talent with The Farmers Choir • Mental health in agriculture • Recovering from chronic fatigue and burnout • Why diversification is essential for family farms • The vision behind Chalk & Padel • Leadership, resilience and building a life with purpose If you enjoyed this episode, please follow Dorset Business Matters, leave a review and share it with someone who’ll find Ben’s story inspiring.